Thank you.
As parliamentarians, you all know that words matter.
Mr. Chairman, I didn't see in your words where you suggest that the decision will come from the people, and it must come from the people.
In my earlier intervention today, I wanted to add my personal view. I told you I've become cynical in my old age. I'm now 65. If voting mattered, it would be banned. That's my view. Therefore, if the people don't make the decision through a referendum, then this exercise is rhetorical embroidery. Think of that one: rhetorical embroidery.
The Prime Minister wrote a mandate letter for electoral reform to Ms. Monsef, and he said, “As Minister of Democratic Institutions, your overarching goal will be to strengthen the openness and fairness of Canada's public institutions. You will lead on electoral and Senate reform to restore [Canada's] trust and participation in our democratic process.”
Well friends, let me tell you something. It's going to take a lot more than a way to change a vote to restore trust and participation.
I agree completely with Mr. Green, who made a comment earlier. If there is no unanimous decision, by all the parties, this exercise will be bogus. You are too honourable human beings to turn this exercise, which is so important, into something bogus. The last word goes to the public, to the people, and nothing else.